City Council Meeting 3/3/26

The Coon Rapids City Council meeting on March 3, 2026, covered a range of topics including the approval of consent agenda items such as the 2025 gambling expenditure report, electronic payments, historical commission appointments, and final payment for a solar project at the Westwater Treatment Plant. The council awarded a contract for the 2026 full depth reclamation and mill overlay street maintenance project, emphasizing cost efficiency and infrastructure upkeep. The Community Development Department presented its 2025 annual report highlighting building permits, new construction projects, and the adoption of new software to improve permit processing. A planned unit development amendment was approved to increase lot coverage and reduce rear setbacks in the Crescent Ponds neighborhood. The council also accepted the lawful gambling report and authorized payments to the Community Strength Foundation. Additionally, a resolution was adopted to call bonds issued in 2017 for early redemption to save on interest costs. The meeting featured extensive public commentary expressing concerns about ICE enforcement activities in the community, with calls for greater city leadership and support for affected residents. The council acknowledged these concerns and provided information on the police department's role and resources available. The meeting concluded with announcements of upcoming community events and an invitation for public engagement.